Nov 20 - 23, 2025

2025 Abu Dhabi Spartan World Championship Weekend

Al Wathba, Al Wathba South 56620, Abu Dhabi, UAE, AE

World Championship

Experience the pinnacle of OCR as elite athletes from around the globe compete for Spartan supremacy in this iconic event.

Desert Challenge

Push your limits on a unique, dune-filled course set in the heart—and heat—of the desert. It’s a test of grit like no other.

Prime Location

Located just a 30-minute drive from Abu Dhabi, this extraordinary venue is both accessible and unforgettable.

CHALLENGE A FRIEND

Nov 20 - 23

Sprint 5K
20 OBSTACLES

GREAT FOR TEAMS

Nov 23

Super 10K
25 OBSTACLES

TEST THE MIND & BODY

Nov 22

Beast 21K
30 OBSTACLES

Elite & Age Group World Championship

FAMILY FUN

Nov 22

Kids Race 1-3km
+OBSTACLES

Nov 23

3K TEAM RELAY

Elite Team Relay Championship

the races

Spartan is back again to the culturally rich and visually intoxicating dunes of Abu Dhabi, UAE for the 2025 Spartan World Championship hosted by Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Festivities will include a myriad of local traditions and flavor, including local fare, cultural demonstrations, and some good ole fashion dune buggies.

The Spartan World Championship weekend will include a variety of different World Championship races. A select group of top elites will battle for the 3K Elite World Championship title, while Elite and Age Group racers looking for a more grueling challenge will take on the qualification-based 21K Beast Championships. There's Sprint and Super races, too, including a women's and co-ed night Sprint, and even a 3k Elite Team Relay, where co-ed teams of three come out to represent their country and fight for the top podium spot. For details on all qualification requirements, head to the FAQ to learn more. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime race opportunity.

HOSTED BY

Race Distances

Sprint

Super

Beast

Kids Race

Teams

The Sprint

Distance

5 km

Obstacles

Avg duration

1 h32 m12 s

Race Day Info

Run as a Team

Create your Team in your Spartan Account, get group discounts by purchasing your tickets together, or click the button below to contact our team if you have a group of 30 people or more. Choose a ticket above to get started!

Become a Volunteer

As a Spartan Race volunteer, you will help our racers and have a unique, behind-the-scenes race experience. Not only that, but volunteering gets you free entry to a race.